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In July, Secretary General Steve Bretherton attended the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Memorial Day Now in its 15th year, COPS is a national charity that supports the families of police officers and staff who have lost their lives on duty. Each year COPS organises a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum. The weather was particularly unkind this year, with torrential rain throughout most of the morning. But this did not prevent 85 members of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club and the cyclists of the Police Unity Tour from supporting the families by processing through the Arboretum.

Krefeld Twins: IPA Leicestershire’s Twinned Branch

came to visit Simon O’Connell , Leicestershire Branch

32 IPA members from Krefeld, in Germany visited our force for the weekend, as part of our ongoing twinning relationship. This was the biggest meet up in the 50 years of our cities being twinned, and has undoubtedly enhanced the friendship and ties we have with the overseas Association. Their visit began on Friday, with a visit to FHQ for a traditional English breakfast and a welcome from ACC Julia Debenham. Then, on Saturday morning, they had chance to meet serving and retired Officers and staff during the Armed Forces march in Leicester City Centre. Our visitors said that they were “blown away by the professionalism shown by the officers”. After the parade, they experienced many other things on offer in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, including trips to the Guildhall, National Space Centre and the King Richard III Exhibition. The Chairman of Leicester IPA, Tony Collins said: “I was amazed at how well the weekend went. The experience was enhanced by the reception given by not only my members but fellow force colleagues and staff at the venues we attended. The visitors had a fabulous time and we look forward to visiting them in the near future. It was great to have us all together and have the opportunity to meet new friends.”

Steve laid a wreath at the IPA tree on ‘The Beat’ – the avenue of trees planted by police services and organisations from across the UK. Steve said, ‘It was an honour to represent the IPA at the Memorial Service. Despite the truly awful weather and the sombre nature of the event, the service was really moving; especially listening to those who spoke from the heart about how the charity had supported them through the worst of times. It was tremendously uplifting to see officers and staff completing the Police Unity Tour – cycling to the service from all parts of the UK

Image by COPS

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raising money for the charity in the process. To find out more about COPS visit www.ukcops.org

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Liverpool & Merseyside Branch Friendship Week Tuesday 25th August to Wednesday 2nd September 2020 Incorporating International Beatles Week International Beatles Week is held every year over the August Bank Holiday. It attracts bands from all over the world to venues including the Cavern Club. There is a great atmosphere in the City Centre, especially over the weekend, with open air stages attracting thousands of people. As well as attending the Beatles Events we will also be arranging visits to other places of interest. We have obtained a great accommodation deal with Devonshire House Hotel on the outskirts of the City Centre. £50 per night, per Double, Twin or Single room with Breakfast . Hotel prices during this period are usually four times this price. We have provisionally booked 30 Rooms. So it is first come first served. On Tuesday, 25th August, there will be a Welcome Buffet at the hotel. The following evening we will have an Informal Dinner with Entertainment. The cost of the Dinner is £20, which includes a three Course Meal, with a drink on arrival. So if you are interested for what promises to be a fantastic week then contact: Danny Gidman at dgidman.lpoolmers3ipa@yahoo.com or George Durno at gdurno. lpoolpoolmside3ipa@gmail.com

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POLICE WORLD Vol 64 No.4, 2019